Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Details Private Talk With Devin Booker About His Future

In an era of the NBA where star players are constantly on the move, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is a bit of a rare breed. Despite his organization going through its fair share of ups and downs over the past decade, he has remained loyal. As he remains committed to the franchise that drafted him, one key member of the Suns reflected on what it's like to have a star of this nature.

When Mat Ishbia bought the Suns in February 2023, he wasted little time making his mark on the team. He implored leadership to go all in on high-end talent, resulting in the acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Armed with a trio of elite offensive-minded talents, Phoenix had a title contender on paper. However, this group fell way short of expectations and was dismantled over the offseason.

The departures of KD and Beal didn't faze Booker, despite many calling for the four-time All-Star to request a trade himself. Instead, he remained loyal to the Suns by inking a two-year contract extension worth just over $133 million, per Spotrac.

While appearing on Draymond Green's podcast, "The Draymond Green Show" on Monday, Ishbia was asked about Booker's fierce loyalty to the franchise. He proceeded to dive into the nature of the conversations he had with Booker this summer leading to the new deal.